Course Details
Country:
Netherlands
Institution:
Free University of Amsterdam
Course Title:
Victimology
Course Number:
R_Victimo
Course Description:
This course will provide a theoretical and empirical approach on criminal victimization. Students will learn a wide range of theories and perspectives on victimization, and will be equipped to apply this knowledge on empirical research. During lectures students will be expected to critically evaluate the theories and actively participate in discussions. During the seminars the students will conduct an empirical quantitative research project on which they will be expected to produce a scientific fact sheet. The students are required to have SPSS knowledge. Course Content Students should emerge from the course with (1) awareness of a range of theoretical notions about criminal victimization and it’s consequences; (2) awareness of different ways of victimological research methods (descriptive, correlational and experimental) and understanding of their weaknesses and strengths; (3) the ability to reflect on various theoretical perspectives on victimization and be able to present and visualize them; (4) the ability conduct victimological
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
CRIM 404
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